Average Heating Bill in New Jersey → Hunterdon County
$501/mo
$3,007/year
$1.50/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.37/therm | $15 | $1,140 | $190 |
| Heat Pump | $0.23/kWh | $23 | $1,746 | $291 |
| Heating Oil | $4.58/gallon | $39 | $3,007 | $501 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.23/kWh | $68 | $5,239 | $873 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,140/year estimated — saving $1,867/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Hunterdon County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,520 HDD for Hunterdon County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 8 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Hunterdon County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.58/gal · 8 suppliers reporting prices
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